Hamilton County Foxes Color Guard

04/28/2026

It’s time! Open gyms start tomorrow! Join us from 6-8 at the high school for open gyms as we begin preparing for our 26-27 season!

Open gyms are for any incoming freshman-seniors (current 8th grade-junior) to come, learn some basics and see what being a part of the HCHS Guard is all about, and if it’s the right fit for you. Even if you’re just “thinking about it” come join us!

Here’s what you need to know for Open Gyms:

✔️You must wear athletic attire including tennis shoes. Jazz shoes are fine if you have them and want to wear them, but are in no way required for open gyms. Jeans are strictly prohibited, as are sandals or slides.
✔️You hair needs to be up and tied away from your face.
✔️No jewelry. You may wear stud earrings, but no bracelets, necklaces, or dangling jewelry. These are safety issues with our equipment.
✔️Bring water. Water. Not an energy drink, not a soda. Bring water in a container that can be closed to avoid spills please.
✔️Make sure you have stopped by the nurses office and signed up on the list and have a valid physical on file.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Lindsay at [email protected].

04/19/2026

It’s hard to believe we are already looking at the next season, but here we are!

Incoming freshman-senior students (current 8th grade-juniors) that are interested in being a part of our 26-27 Color Guard team should plan to join us for Open Gyms on April 29, May 1, and May 5 from 6-8pm in the high school gym.

Open gyms are a great opportunity to try it out, find out more about how our team and sport work, and most of all, have fun! At open gyms we will learn some basics, get a little experience on the equipment, and we will even learn a little bit of the choreography and work to one of next years’ shows to get an idea of what it’s like to learn a show and what practices look like.

Mark the dates down now, you won’t want to miss it!

Interested students should join the Google classroom using code: m4sl777g or if there are any questions (students or parents!) feel free to reach out to Lindsay at [email protected]

04/10/2026

It’s that time! The HCHS Color Guard is gearing up for our next season and a run for back to back state championship titles!

If you’re a current 8th grade through high school junior and even a little curious about being part of a state championship color guard dance and flag team, now’s the time to get involved.

Join our Team Interest Google Classroom using the code m4sl777g. This is where we’ll share details about upcoming open gyms, workshops, and other events as we prepare for the season.

No experience required - just bring your interest and willingness to learn.

If you have any issues joining the classroom, email Lindsay at [email protected].

02/25/2026

The HCHS Color Guard invites you to Friends & Family Night this evening as we perform the final run of each of our 2025–2026 competition shows. After tonight, these programs will be officially retired, and with them, a season that will forever be part of our team's story.

This season, the team has achieved something extraordinary:
🏆 14 First Place Finishes
🏆 Two State Championship Titles

These ladies have poured countless hours into building these shows. They have represented our school and community with excellence, discipline, and heart.

If you’ve never seen our color guard before, this is the time. Join us tonight to celebrate these remarkable young women, honor a perfect season, and show them how proud their community is. Let’s pack the gym and give these history-making shows the sendoff they deserve!

02/20/2026

Thank you WMCL! 🦊

🦊🏆 Lynn Braden-State Farm Insurance / WMCL Fox of the Week 🏆🦊

A historic weekend for the Hamilton County Senior High Color Guard!

In just their third season back after a 15-year hiatus, the seven-member squad earned State Championships in BOTH Class A Lyrical and Class A Precision Flags at the Illinois Drill Team Association State Competition in Springfield — capping off a season where they placed first at every event they competed in.

An incredible accomplishment for Head Coach Lindsey Hansen, Assistant Coach Lynnette Staley, and the entire Color Guard program!

Read more ⬇️ (link in comments)

02/20/2026

Before our state winning shows are officially retired, we invite the community to join us on Wednesday, February 25 at 6pm for a special friends and family night!

We will present our season awards and perform both state winning shows one final time. This is the last opportunity to see the routines that brought home a perfect season and two state titles.

Everyone is welcome! Come celebrate the dedication, talent, and achievement of this incredible group of students!

02/15/2026

After a great weekend, it’s also great to be home with a couple new pieces of hardware for the case. 🏆🏆

02/15/2026

Such an exciting moment for the girls!

02/15/2026

Here is a little peek of the girls’ state competition day!

Our day started early and ended late - about 16 hours on the go in all. It was extremely exciting and exhausting all at the same time! From long walks to get between spaces, lots of waiting, and then performing in front of 3,000+ people, they did everything that was asked of them without question and represented Hamco with grace and sportsmanship.

02/15/2026

Sometimes things don’t turn out the way you had hoped - but sometimes they DO!

🎉🥇Say hello to the Double 2026 State Champions!🎉🥇

That’s right! The HCHS Color Guard is returning home with two State Championship Titles on their resumes! Congratulations to the girls, they have worked exceptionally hard and it has paid off!

02/14/2026

We went to the arena this morning to watch a few groups and get one last “lay of the land” before we take the floor!

We are back at the hotel and the girls are finishing getting ready - then - Show time! We preform at 3:15 and at 5:36 this afternoon! So excited for these girls!

Awards start at 9:30 pm tonight - we will be sure to share the outcome! First or last place - these girls have worked for this moment, and we are SO proud of them.